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Buhari vows to tackle Nigeria's problems 'head on'

Nigeria's new President Muhammadu Buhari pledged to tackle the nation's problems "head on" and an intensified fight against Boko Haram in his inaugural speech after taking the oath of office on Friday.

The 72-year-old, who took charge of Africa's most populous nation after an historic election, said he had inherited "enormous challenges", including economic turmoil and widespread unrest.

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